H&R Block Free Edition for 2017

If you have a simple and straightforward tax return to do this year, with no complex investments, then you may qualify for the free edition from H&R Block. Also the perfect choice for first-time tax filers. Not only is your return free, you’ll receive an accurate calculation guarantee, free live tax advice, and free audit support in case you get audited. See the H&R website for full offer details and to get started.

Anything that’s free doesn’t typically offer a whole lot, but H&R Block has decided to challenge that notion. For a limited time H&R Block Free Edition is available to taxpayers who file forms 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040 with Schedule A. This version is also suitable for taxpayers who are homeowners and pay mortgage and have itemized deductions.

Filing taxes online using H&R Block is a straightforward process that includes providing details about personal and professional life in order to capture the right credits and deductions. H&R Block prides itself on maximum refund guarantee, 100% accuracy of returns, and audit support. Next step in filing process is to enter or import your W-2 and 1099 (1099-INT, 1099-R and 1099-DIV) forms and 1095-A health care information. Alternatively you can just take a picture with a smartphone and upload it to H&R Block. When going through the filing process you can expect to receive guidance every step of the way and monitor your refund amount. Because every decision affects your refund amount, H&R Block explains how and why these decisions impact the refund.

Besides that, H&R Block can import your prior year tax return from TurboTax, Tax act or any other tax preparation service. If you get stuck at any point while preparing the return, reach out for help via chat. And last but not least is the security of online tax preparation. It includes multiple layers of protection, web browsing encryption, multi-layer authentication, bank-level encryption technology, security protection team, and inspections by top security firms.